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TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel NICU RN

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care * Discipline ...

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TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Urbana, IL · On-site

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care * Discipline: RN ...

Focus Staff

Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Urbana, IL · On-site

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

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Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/24/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, evenings * Employment Type: Travel Focus Staff is ...

GHR Healthcare

Travel NICU RN

Rockford, IL · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care * Discipline: RN ...

Care Career

Travel NICU RN

Rockford, IL · On-site

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Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care * Discipline: RN * ...

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How much do internship nicu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average weekly pay for internship nicu rn in Illinois is $2,373.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,807.69 and $2,888.46 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What responsibilities can I expect as an internship NICU RN, and how closely will I work with the NICU team?

As an Internship NICU RN, you'll support registered nurses and medical professionals in caring for critically ill or premature newborns, which includes monitoring vital signs, assisting with feedings, and performing basic patient care under supervision. You'll typically be paired with experienced NICU nurses who provide mentorship and hands-on training, helping you build confidence in your clinical skills. This collaborative environment ensures you participate actively in rounds, family communications, and multidisciplinary team meetings. The experience offers invaluable insight into specialized neonatal care and serves as a strong foundation for future roles within pediatrics or critical care nursing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship NICU RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship NICU RN, you need a solid understanding of neonatal care principles, basic nursing procedures, and hold at least a current nursing student status or recent graduate pursuing RN licensure. Familiarity with electronic medical records, neonatal monitoring equipment, and CPR/BLS certification is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and emotional resilience are standout soft skills in this environment. These capabilities are essential for providing safe, compassionate care to vulnerable infants and supporting families within the high-stakes NICU setting.

What is an internship NICU RN?

An Internship NICU RN job is a temporary, entry-level position for nursing students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Interns work under the supervision of experienced NICU nurses and healthcare professionals to care for critically ill newborns. Responsibilities may include monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, and learning specialized neonatal care techniques. This internship helps build essential skills and prepares candidates for a full-time NICU nursing role.

Where do internship NICU registered nurses make the most money?

Internship NICU registered nurses tend to earn higher wages in regions with a higher cost of living and greater demand for healthcare professionals, such as metropolitan areas with large hospitals and specialized neonatal units. Salaries can also vary based on experience, certifications, and hospital funding levels, with larger or teaching hospitals often offering higher pay during internships or entry-level positions.
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Infographic showing various Internship Nicu Rn job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,445 per year, or $59.3 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

TNAA TotalMed RN

Rockford, IL • On-site

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Job description

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Rockford, IL. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a NICU RN, you'll provide critical care to sick and premature infants. Alongside the rest of the care team, NICU RNs assist in providing round-the-clock care to these patients and support to the parents. Parental support can range from emotional encouragement to advising parents on the proper care of their infant when they return home.
As a NICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Care for infants transitioning to extra uterine life.
  • Monitor vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
  • Provide nutritional assessment and specialized feedings.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs.
  • Provide arterial and intravenous therapy.
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators.
NICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. NICU Travel Nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.
Requirements*: BLS, NRP, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1476691. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

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